Tue Mar 11 16:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Gators’ Ex-Coach Harris Fuels Florida-Miami Rivalry with Taunting Tweet
**Miami Gardens, FL** – The Florida-Miami football rivalry is heating up even before the teams face off on September 20th. Former Florida Gators secondary coach Will Harris, who recently joined the Miami Hurricanes staff, added fuel to the fire with a seemingly taunting tweet following the commitment of top recruit Jaelen Waters.
Waters, a highly-ranked prospect, decommitted from Florida shortly after Harris’ departure and subsequently pledged to Miami. Harris celebrated the commitment on X (formerly Twitter) by posting a modified version of Florida coach Billy Napier’s signature recruiting emoji – a chess pawn added to the original graphic, a clear dig at his former employer.
The move didn’t go unnoticed. Florida associate head coach Jabbar Juluke responded with his own emojis, escalating the online back-and-forth. This exchange comes as the two teams prepare for their first meeting in Miami Gardens since 2024, rekindling a rivalry dormant for several years.
Florida players have acknowledged the added motivation Harris’ presence provides. Senior cornerback Devin Moore stated, “For sure…you know there is going to be smack talk and stuff like that…It’s all love with coach Harris…I understand at the end of the day it is a business…it is what it is.”
Harris’ actions have undoubtedly provided ample bulletin board material for the Gators, who are already seeking revenge for last season’s loss. The upcoming game promises a highly charged atmosphere, with the Gators looking to silence the Hurricanes and their newly acquired coach.
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